Synonyms for
Stripes
Definition
a long, narrow band or line that is a different color from its background
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- black and white stripes
- bold stripes
- thin stripes
- horizontal stripes
- vertical stripes
- striped shirt
- zebra stripes
- tiger stripes
Word family
Usage note
While 'stripes' can refer to any long, narrow band of color, it is often associated with patterns found on animals like zebras or tigers, or on clothing.
Example sentences
- The American flag has red and white stripes.
- The tiger's stripes helped it blend into its surroundings.
- She wore a shirt with blue and green stripes.
- The zebra has black and white stripes.
- The car had racing stripes on the hood.
Quotes
"I don't have a problem with my body. I'm not just going to strip off all my clothing, but if the part calls for it and I don't think there's any way round, I'm absolutely fine." - Emilia Clarke
"My favorite animal is the zebra. I love their black and white stripes; they are very stylish." - Vera Wang
"The stripes are a little harder to play because they're wide." - Bill Kreutzmann